Management (Hotel and Tourism Management) - MSc

The programme

Today's dynamic environment demands that organizations and their managers adapt and renew themselves continually to succeed over time. Success in this highly competitive business environment requires sound strategic and managerial skills. The hotel and tourism industry is one of the world's largest and fastest-growing sectors. Doing an MSc in Management with a specialisation in Hotel and Tourism Management offers a wide range of career opportunities in hotels, resorts, event planning, destination marketing-management organisations and hospitality consulting. The programme can provide you with the essential skills, tools and insights to succeed as an entrepreneur in this industry

• Research Methods for Business
• Operations and Process Management
• Managing Human Capital
• Accounting and Finance for Managers
• Business Strategy and Analytics
• Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Project Planning and Management of Festivals and Events
• Hospitality Sales and Marketing in the Digital Age
• Dissertation

Research Methods for Business
This unit provides a series of lectures on academic presentation, writing skills and an introduction to research issues and methods. The unit examines a wide range of research methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative, with reference to their philosophical base and practical application in marketing, management, banking and the leisure industry. The aim is to help students design, implement and apply their own research as well as to equip them to be able to critically evaluate published material.

Operations and Process Management
This unit involves an overview of the processes and systems which are involved in the receipt, transformation and delivery of products and services in modern organisations. Students develop skills in analysing the major challenges of the operations function and applying specific analytical and numerical techniques in problem solving.

Managing Human Capital
This unit involves critical exploration of core concepts in current organisational theory with comprehensive analysis of the new managerial implications and practices. Recent developments in human resource management are discussed in depth, while structural changes in organisations of different sizes and sectors are analysed.

Accounting and Finance for Managers
Analysis of three key aspects of accounting practice. Management accounting involves the provision of information internally to facilitate processes of management control. Financial strategy concerns processes of capital investment and treasury management.

Business Strategy and Analytics
Students will learn how to analyze internal and external factors affecting a business, including market dynamics, industry trends, competitive forces, and organizational capabilities. They will gain insights into identifying strategic issues and formulating appropriate responses by utilising data.

Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism Management
The module focuses on equipping students with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and lead sustainable practices within the hospitality and tourism industry. The module explores the strategic aspects of sustainability, emphasising the integration of environmental, social, and economic considerations into the decision-making processes of hospitality and tourism organisations.

Project Planning and Management of Festivals and Events
Special events constitute a major part of the tourism industry today. They range from small-scale events such as local festivals and cultural events to major international sport events and international conventions. The organisation of special events today requires a professional approach with the application of management and marketing principles and this is even more so during the current pandemic period. The unique characteristics of event management and marketing will be discussed and analyzed in this module. Theory and practice will be brought together to provide the students with a strategic and practical understanding of festivals and events management.

Hospitality Sales and Marketing in the Digital Age
Students will have the opportunity to analyse real-world hospitality sales and marketing campaigns, develop digital marketing strategies, and utilise industry-standard tools and platforms. Students will be able to contribute to driving customer engagement, increasing bookings and achieving business objectives in the digital era.

Dissertation
The dissertation represents a piece of individual and original research based on an approved topic of the student’s choice related to the course and selected in consultation with tutors. The term ‘originality’ here does not necessarily imply that the dissertation will develop new theoretical insights or models but that it clearly demonstrates the development of new insights and knowledge in the candidates own mind and work.

Entry requirements

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How to apply

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The Business Administration & Economics Department (BAED) of CITY College, University of York Europe Campus aims at providing all students with an intellectually stimulating and supportive environment that allows them to acquire important skills and competencies for their professional and personal life.

Business matters at BAED. Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses in management related disciplines are designed to challenge students’ thinking and inspire them to develop the advanced knowledge and analytical skills they will need to succeed in business.

Our academics continually work with international, national and regional businesses as part of their research and use their experiences to make their teaching relevant and up-to-date.
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Recognition and Careers

Accreditation and Recognition
CITY College is strongly committed to quality education and academic excellence. It is officially accredited and recognised by top international accreditation bodies. Read more

Degree and formal qualifications
The degree and formal qualifications our graduates receive.

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Career opportunities

Graduates of the MSc in Management (Hotel and Tourism Management) programme may pursue careers in:
Tourism, hospitality and event management, sports facilities management, leisure facilities management, entertainment industry, food and beverage management  and more.

Career, Employability and Enterprise Centre

The Career, Employability and Enterprise Centre, focuses on helping students to set attainable career goals. It offers advice on CVs and cover letters, and on how to effectively handle job interviews. Through career fairs, and different internship programmes, the department aims at constantly bringing students in contact with prospective employers. 

Every spring we organize the Annual Career Fair presenting with an opportunity to get a first feel of job seeking. During the event students and alumni have interview opportunities with corporate recruiters and present their skills and abilities to potential employers. Large companies, organisations and multinationals from different industries across S.E. Europe participate every year in our Career Fair and offer employment and internship opportunities to our students and graduates.
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Contact the Career, Employability and Enterprise Centre at careers@york.citycollege.eu

The programme is taught by academic staff members who have extensive teaching and professional experience. Our academics continually work with international, national and regional businesses as part of their research and use their experiences to make their teaching relevant and up-to-date. The administration staff fully supports all processes of the department and provides a wide range of services to our students.

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